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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Seth Effron
Date: November 21, 2007 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY ANNOUNCES 288 JOBS IN McDOWELL COUNTY
State Job Development Investment Grant Helps Bring PRC Industries to Old Fort
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley announced today that PRC Industries Inc., a New York-based company that recycles and remanufactures household appliances, will open a facility in Old Fort in McDowell County. The company will invest $3 million and hire 288 workers during the next five years.
“PRC’s decision to locate in North Carolina means more good-paying jobs for hard-working families in the western part of our state,” Easley said. “Companies know they will find the skilled, dedicated workforce there and throughout our state that they need to grow and succeed.”
PRC was formed in 1996 in St. James, N.Y., where it has a 100,000-square-foot facility that takes apart old household appliances and, after testing all of the components, uses them to build new products. When the New York facility reached capacity, the company began looking for a new location to expand.
“It is the total package that North Carolina has to offer that truly motivated us to choose this state for our relocation and expansion. From the McDowell County folks to the state officials of North Carolina, we always felt welcomed and that we could be successful in North Carolina,” said PRC Industries Senior Vice President Ray Jonaitis. “North Carolina’s proactive stance on recycling was another factor that resonated with who we are as a company. Finally, it’s all about the people of North Carolina who will help make all of us successful.”
“As a member of the General Assembly, I am proud of the work we have done to establish the kind of pro-business climate and incentives that attract companies like PRC to bring new jobs to North Carolina,” said state Sen. Joe Sam Queen (D-Avery, Haywood, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell and Yancey). “I will continue to make sure our workforce has the education and training employers seek.”
The North Carolina facility will remanufacture items such as vacuum cleaners, window and portable air conditioners, coffee makers, irons, kitchen appliances and high-definition televisions. PRC will also recycle these types of items at the plant.
While wages at the Old Fort plant will vary by job function, the expected average yearly salary for all of the new jobs will be $28,379, not including benefits, which is higher than the McDowell County average of $26,728. PRC Industries plans to begin hiring and start operations early next year.
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Seth Effron
Date: November 21, 2007 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY ANNOUNCES 288 JOBS IN McDOWELL COUNTY
State Job Development Investment Grant Helps Bring PRC Industries to Old Fort
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley announced today that PRC Industries Inc., a New York-based company that recycles and remanufactures household appliances, will open a facility in Old Fort in McDowell County. The company will invest $3 million and hire 288 workers during the next five years.
“PRC’s decision to locate in North Carolina means more good-paying jobs for hard-working families in the western part of our state,” Easley said. “Companies know they will find the skilled, dedicated workforce there and throughout our state that they need to grow and succeed.”
PRC was formed in 1996 in St. James, N.Y., where it has a 100,000-square-foot facility that takes apart old household appliances and, after testing all of the components, uses them to build new products. When the New York facility reached capacity, the company began looking for a new location to expand.
“It is the total package that North Carolina has to offer that truly motivated us to choose this state for our relocation and expansion. From the McDowell County folks to the state officials of North Carolina, we always felt welcomed and that we could be successful in North Carolina,” said PRC Industries Senior Vice President Ray Jonaitis. “North Carolina’s proactive stance on recycling was another factor that resonated with who we are as a company. Finally, it’s all about the people of North Carolina who will help make all of us successful.”
“As a member of the General Assembly, I am proud of the work we have done to establish the kind of pro-business climate and incentives that attract companies like PRC to bring new jobs to North Carolina,” said state Sen. Joe Sam Queen (D-Avery, Haywood, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell and Yancey). “I will continue to make sure our workforce has the education and training employers seek.”
The North Carolina facility will remanufacture items such as vacuum cleaners, window and portable air conditioners, coffee makers, irons, kitchen appliances and high-definition televisions. PRC will also recycle these types of items at the plant.
While wages at the Old Fort plant will vary by job function, the expected average yearly salary for all of the new jobs will be $28,379, not including benefits, which is higher than the McDowell County average of $26,728. PRC Industries plans to begin hiring and start operations early next year.
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